Mach7’s Enterprise Image Sharing Solution Selected for Image Share Validation Program Sponsored by RSNA

Burlington, VT – June 21, 2016 – Mach7 Technologies (ASX:M7T), a recognized leader in the enterprise imaging market will participate in the Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) pilot program, Image Share Validation. Enterprise image sharing will be showcased during the annual SIIM meeting June 29 - July 1, 2016 in Portland, Oregon. Mach7's state-of-the-art solution suite has been recognized for patient-centric design, proven interoperability and functional flexibility. Mach7 Image Sharing eliminates boundaries and expands access across the patient care continuum. Mach7 Collaborates with RSNA RSNA is setting the standard for image sharing consistency and encouraging imaging vendors and radiology sites to adopt these standards. This universal set of protocols and capabilities will enable informed care decisions, enhanced communication and improved patient safety. “At the heart of all Mach7 solutions is our commitment to standards – the cornerstone of interoperability,” stated Eric Rice, CTO, Mach7 Technologies. “Interoperability is fundamental to healthcare technology innovation, driving the creation and development of solutions that unlock the silos of patient data that exist throughout the enterprise. We look forward to collaborating with the RSNA to demonstrate and validate our interoperable, patient-centric image sharing solution.” "Interoperability has been recognized as one of the biggest gaps in health information technology," commented David Mendelson, M.D., FACR, vice chair of radiology IT at the Mount Sinai Health System and Principal Investigator on the RSNA Image Share project." We are pleased that Mach7 is part of our pilot program to rapidly advance standards-based solutions for imaging interoperability. We welcome the participation of Mach7 in this effort to promote the well-being and care of all patients.” About Mach7 Technologies Mach7 Technologies (ASX:M7T) develops innovative enterprise imaging IT solutions that create a clear and complete view of the patient to inform diagnosis, reduce care delivery delays and costs, and improve patient outcomes. Mach7’s award-winning enterprise imaging platform provides a vendor neutral foundation for unstructured data consolidation and communication to power interoperability and enables healthcare enterprises to build their best-of-breed clinical ecosystems. Mach7’s sophisticated workflow tools, advanced clinical viewing and optimized vendor neutral archiving solutions unlock silos of legacy systems empowering healthcare providers to own, access and share patient data without boundaries. Visit www.mach7t.com. Follow us on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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